The Rajasthan State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Fund (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2022
The Rajasthan State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Fund (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2022
This Act establishes a structured financial framework in Rajasthan to ensure dedicated funding for the development of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). It mandates that the State Government earmark specific portions of the Annual Budget for SC and ST development funds, proportional to their respective population sizes. The law creates oversight bodies, including State Councils led by the Chief Minister and Empowered Committees led by the Chief Secretary, to plan, approve, and monitor welfare schemes. For citizens, this ensures that public funds meant for marginalized communities are allocated transparently, utilized effectively, and reported to the State Legislature.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Earmarking certain amount for the Scheduled Castes Development Fund and the Scheduled Tribes Development Fund.
- 4. Preparation of Schemes and their approval.
- 5. State Councils.
- 6. Functions of the State Councils.
- 7. Empowered Committees and Nodal Department.
- 8. Functions of Empowered Committees.
- 9. Administrative and Technical Support Unit for the Nodal Department.
- 10. Transparency and Accountability.
- 11. Annual Report.
- 12. Power to make rules.
- 13. Power to remove difficulties.
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